Wanderers’ kick off the festive period with a tricky fixture against Paul Warne’s in-form Derby County side.

Ian Evatt’s men are currently fifth in the League One table – just a point above the Rams at this stage.

The Whites enter the game on the back of a 2-0 win against Exeter City thanks to first-half goals from Conor Bradley and Dion Charles.

Meanwhile, Derby are unbeaten in their last seven league matches and recorded an emphatic 4-0 win against Forest Green in their last outing, with David McGoldrick scoring a hat trick.

When and where is the game being played?

The fixture takes place at the University of Bolton Stadium on Tuesday, December 27 (3.00pm). The match was initially scheduled for Boxing Day but it was moved after being selected for TV coverage.

Wanderers haven’t faced Derby in the league since April 2019. The East Midlands club ran out 4-0 winners after a brilliant display by current England star Mason Mount.

The Whites’ last win in the fixture came several months prior when Craig Noone got the decisive goal at the UniBol.

How to follow the action

The best place to follow the action is our matchday blog, featuring build-up and live updates from the ground.

The game is also being broadcast live on Sky Sports Football (channel 403 for UK viewers), which means supporters who aren’t attending can still watch the action.

Live commentary is also available for every match this season, with monthly audio passes priced at £4.50.

Bolton FM and BBC Radio Manchester will also be providing commentary from the UniBol as the Whites aim to keep building momentum and consolidate their place in the play-offs.

Will highlights be available?

Highlights will be available both on iFollow and the club’s YouTube channel after the game. However, the fixture takes place after the EFL highlights show, which airs on ITV4 at 9pm on Boxing Day.

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